Highland Games events in Scotland in June 2016

FIND out more about the Highland Games events and customs which will be taking place throughout Scotland in June 2016.

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MAY and June traditionally marks the start of Highland Games season in Scotland.

Around 80 historic games will be played out in villages, towns and cities across Scotland this summer and each is iconic to the country as the Loch Ness Monster , whisky , porridge and haggis.

Each event will boast a wide variety of sporting and cultural contests.

Check out the Highland Games taking place throughout Scotland in June.

Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games

June 11

Haggis hurling started as a practical joke in the 1970s but is now a popular event at many Highland games. The current world record for throwing a haggis was set at the B&M Highland Games in 2011 when Lorne Coltart hurled a haggis 217ft.

This East Dunbartonshire games returns in 2016 and features all the usual traditional events as well as more modern competitions, such as a 10k road race, Jellympics and Jelly Wars, Water Wars and the Great Highland Bake Off. Emmerdale actor Chris Chittell is the Games' 2016 Chieftain.